In this episode of TFBTV, James has a look at AimPoint’s Micro S-1, a model very similar to previous versions of the Micro, but made especially for high-end shotguns using over-barrel vented ribs. This results in an extremely low-profile optic that nearly co-witnesses with iron/bead sights. As usual, it features AimPoint’s notorious reliability and battery life. James gets to try it out on one of Beretta’s newest autoloading shotguns.

I want to know if it can take a standard Aimpoint Micro mount. I think it would be a good optic for USPSA, and Steel Challenge guns.

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I might be biased because I shoot a lot of shotgun, but I think an Aimpoint would be disadvantageous to shotgun sports. Slugs excluded, most shotgun targets are close up and moving fast. You need to shoot with both eyes open and point shoot. You keep your eyes on the target, not the bead. If you tried shooting everything from trap to 3 gun with a red dot, you’d be at a serious disadvantage. I wonder what their intended target market is? I can see this being good for slugs, or maybe novice shooters that are uncomfortable point shooting or have trouble getting a consistent cheek weld though.